At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$31,833 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $364,897
Median Rent
$775/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
12.7% smoking rate
How Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,833. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,897. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.7% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population239
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$31,833
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$775
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$364,897
Housing Units119
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,007/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,008 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.